Chesapeake Utilities Corp. sells assets of Carroll Water Systems Inc.

Chesapeake Utilities Corp.'s Water Business Unit has sold substantially all of the assets of Carroll Water Systems Inc. to Ronald W. Smith, former owner.

Jan. 5, 2004

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DOVER, DE, Jan. 5, 2004 -- William C. Boyles, President of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's Water Business Unit, announced that the company has sold substantially all of the assets of Carroll Water Systems, Inc. in Westminster, MD to Ronald W. Smith, former owner.

Chesapeake purchased Carroll Water Systems, Inc. from Smith in January 2000. Including the sale of these assets, Chesapeake has disposed of all but one water dealership that was part of its water services business unit.

"Carroll Water Systems is an award winning water treatment and conditioning EcoWater dealership that has been serving the area for more than 20 years," Boyles said. "The dealership will continue to serve residents of Carroll, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Howard, Harford and Frederick counties," he added. Carroll Water Systems' range of services includes EcoWater brand water treatment equipment sales and service; service on most makes and models of water treatment equipment; and water pump sales and service.

"Our customers will continue to receive first-rate customer service and excellent quality water treatment products and services," said Smith. "We are proud to continue as an EcoWater dealership."

EcoWater Systems, based in St. Paul, MN, is the world's oldest and largest manufacturer of water treatment and conditioning equipment in the world. Carroll Water Systems will continue to provide free water analysis and a full range of water solutions. Inquiries regarding these products and services can be directed to Carroll Water Systems by calling their toll free number, 800.978.5100.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified utility company engaged in natural gas distribution and transmission, propane distribution and wholesale marketing, advanced information services and other related businesses. Information about Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and the Chesapeake family of businesses is available online at www.chpk.com.